Gibson Les Paul Special Cherry 1961 Gibson

Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: Mahogany solid body

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: Medium “C”

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st-.79″ 12th- .86″

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16″

Scale Length: 24-3/4″

Neck Details: One piece mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood board and dot inlays.

Electronics: Original P90 pickups and original wiring harness with 1959 pot codes. All components are original. All solder joints are untouched.

Pickup Measurements: Neck 9.0k Ohms, bridge 7.2k Ohms

Hardware: Original

Weight: 7 lbs 0.1 oz

Modifications / Repairs: There is one significant scratch on the face of the body that was touched up with a cherry lacquer pen. The original serial number was written over with a black marker. A previous owner has scratched his name, social security number, drivers license number and license plate number onto the inside of the pickguard and the control cavity cover. His last name is also written twice in pen on the wood inside the control cavity.

Case Details: Hardshell case.

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age. The finish is glossy with light scuffs and dents throughout. There are light dents around the edges of the body. There is one significant scratch on the face of the body that was touched up with a cherry lacquer pen. The hardware has nicely tarnished with age.

Serial Number: 18627

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium/low action. The frets are wide with medium height and light play wear. The neck has some relief and the the truss rod has limited adjustability, so the guitar sets up best with light gauge strings. The original serial number was written over with a black marker. The original number is faintly visible beneath and appears to read 18627. This dates the guitar to 1961.